Post by mobiltec on Sept 12, 2017 12:57:59 GMT -8
It's like everyone went to the same school of how NOT to restore a travel trailer.... No one is happy with the trailer they own. They all want to change it into something it was never intended to be. And of course they do not realize that they can not do that without ruining the structural integrity. They all think trailers are just houses on wheels. They all think they are tiny homes. Nothing could be further from the truth. And I'm so glad I made the video "Helping Out A Viewer" for Christina here on VTT. Because now I just refer them to that video before they go any further...
Here's a very typical email that I received this morning. I get these all the time. Usually, after they read my answer and view the video, I never hear from them again.
Nope. Not what I say at all...
Here's a very typical email that I received this morning. I get these all the time. Usually, after they read my answer and view the video, I never hear from them again.
Hi Larry,
It's me again that 61 year old woman who is about to tackle the 12.5 foot Sunline trailer over here in Massachusetts. I rent so if it looks like this project will take months I may rent a storage unit with electricity to use as a shop to restore this if possible. Was thinking about dragging it to Quartzite but would rather just get to it each day now that I picked it up yesterday after wiring the car with the conversion kit. Took me all day, but it's done well and was able to go pick up the trailer that I bought June 30th finally.
Is it more valuable to restore to as much exact specifications?
There are literally at least a hundred ideas to turn this into a tiny house by adding a tiny bathroom and lots more storage and moveable multifunctional furniture ideas.
It also surprisingly has the bunk twin size on the top and full size which is remarkable that it still has lots of room.
The bed on the bottom could def be a platform bed with drawers.
There seems to be ample room to have a small work station for computer and photo copies as I am a photographer and that space is useful and necessary. It can also be used to eat meals as well.
I don't see why I can't install a small bathroom complete with shower?
The gas stove top it has is good but needs a good cleaning.
I could put a small refrigerator beneath that.
Would love to mount solar panels too.
What do you think? Just go wild and have fun with it?
I bet that is what you will say.
It's me again that 61 year old woman who is about to tackle the 12.5 foot Sunline trailer over here in Massachusetts. I rent so if it looks like this project will take months I may rent a storage unit with electricity to use as a shop to restore this if possible. Was thinking about dragging it to Quartzite but would rather just get to it each day now that I picked it up yesterday after wiring the car with the conversion kit. Took me all day, but it's done well and was able to go pick up the trailer that I bought June 30th finally.
Is it more valuable to restore to as much exact specifications?
There are literally at least a hundred ideas to turn this into a tiny house by adding a tiny bathroom and lots more storage and moveable multifunctional furniture ideas.
It also surprisingly has the bunk twin size on the top and full size which is remarkable that it still has lots of room.
The bed on the bottom could def be a platform bed with drawers.
There seems to be ample room to have a small work station for computer and photo copies as I am a photographer and that space is useful and necessary. It can also be used to eat meals as well.
I don't see why I can't install a small bathroom complete with shower?
The gas stove top it has is good but needs a good cleaning.
I could put a small refrigerator beneath that.
Would love to mount solar panels too.
What do you think? Just go wild and have fun with it?
I bet that is what you will say.
Nope. Not what I say at all...
